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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.22, 1,124.94 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.22, 1,124.94 and 483.72 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.22 : 1,124.94 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.22/1,124.94 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.22x = 1,124.94 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.22x = 544,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,155.98/815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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